title: Chapter 3. A multidimensional model for narrative analysis of substance use-related dependency.
abstract: This chapter examines the possibilities and limitations of using a narrative method as a framework within a multidimensional model for exploring and analyzing the use and misuse of alcohol and drugs. It is posited that a multidimensional model, based on narrative reasoning, can give a more detailed and specific understanding of substance users, who represent a heterogeneous population of people, and of substance use-related dependency problems. Such a model describes and analyses the drug-use related problems in a manner that provides holistic and important information and knowledge about the person by contextual and situation interaction processes which are involved in the use/misuse of alcohol and drugs. Tentative conclusions and unresolved critical issues are considered.
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Social Work and Psychology, University of Gävle , Gävle , Sweden.
authors.forename: Sam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Larsson
authors.forename: Therese
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: von Braun
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lilja
mesh_terms: D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000523:psychology*; D004532:Ego; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D033262:Narration; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*